| If you suspect your partner is cheating, hiring a | | | | posted license, as this can be fraudulent. Licenses |
| private investigator to get to the truth is by far | | | | can be purchased. Always check directly with the |
| the best method. This method allows a hands-off | | | | state board or regulatory commission.o Better |
| involvement and keeping your significant other | | | | Business Bureau: Check with the Better Business |
| from finding out is much easier than if you were | | | | Bureau to be sure no complaints from previous |
| conducting your own spy mission with hidden | | | | clients have been filed.o Insured & Bonded: Try to |
| cameras or GPS devices. With that being said, | | | | limit your choice of a private investigator to one |
| you do need to be careful about which private | | | | who's both insured and bonded. Insurance |
| investigator you hire to get the job done. | | | | protects you in case the private investigator is |
| When choosing a private investigator you should | | | | injured or damages property while working on |
| devote enough time to do a thorough and | | | | your case.o Trade Associations: If the private |
| complete check into their background, experience | | | | investigator belongs to a trade association that is |
| and credentials. Treat it like a job interview. You | | | | a plus. It means he is keeping abreast of changes |
| are interviewing possible candidates to handle your | | | | and updates in his profession and more likely to |
| case. Interview them as intensely as if you were | | | | stay within the law.o Get It In Writing: Of course |
| hiring them to watch over your children. He should | | | | you need a contract. Details concerning your case |
| be more than willing to answer all your questions, | | | | and the costs involved should be in writing and not |
| no matter how trivia they may seem to him. If | | | | left up to interpretation.o Skills & Experience: Your |
| he appears impatient or doesn't respond to your | | | | private investigator should be skilled in using |
| questions, then he should not be considered for | | | | advanced covert surveillance cameras, installing |
| the job. Do a thorough search. Make sure you can | | | | GPS tracking devices and understanding and |
| easily communicate with the private investigator | | | | managing threat and risk environments.o |
| that you choose. | | | | Communication & Comfort: When talking with |
| Following is a few questions to get you started | | | | your private investigator, communication should |
| but add whatever questions you feel you need | | | | come easily. Not only should he answer your |
| answered. If he seems annoyed: Let Him Go! | | | | questions, he should voluntarily go into detail about |
| Some Questions for the Interview | | | | everything he proposes to do, how it will be done |
| 1. How long have you worked as a Private | | | | and how to interpret the written reports you will |
| Investigator? | | | | receive. If he appears too busy to have a normal, |
| 2. Where any of your cases similar to mine? | | | | unrushed conversation with you, he probably |
| 3. Will you be the lead investigator for my case or | | | | won't be able to give your case the attention and |
| someone else on staff? | | | | dedication it deserves. If you are not comfortable |
| 4. Can I see verification that you are licensed in | | | | during the interview, don't think it will get better. |
| the state? | | | | Take it as a sign that you are not a good match! |
| 5. I will also need verification that you are bonded | | | | Let Him Go! |
| and a copy of your insurance. | | | | The private investigator should be able to |
| 6. What procedures are in place for privacy & | | | | promptly give you an estimate of all cost involved |
| confidentiality? | | | | and what the procedure would be if the charges |
| 7. How much will this cost me? | | | | start to exceed the estimated amount. He should |
| 8. Can you provide me with a written estimate? | | | | always get your approval in advance of charging |
| 9. Can you provide me with a list of references? | | | | you additional fees. |
| 10. Will the documentation you provide be | | | | Hiring a private investigator should not make you |
| acceptable in a court of law? | | | | feel guilty. You need to know the details of what |
| Private Investigator Necessitieso Licensing: If your | | | | is going on with your husband. Guessing will never |
| state requires licensing, then make sure your | | | | satisfy you. If he is cheating, definite proof will |
| private investigator is licensed. Do not rely on a | | | | help you make a decision, and bring you closure. |